Evan Narcisse, Author at Gizmodo

Checking In on the Weirdo Superhero Comics DC Is Doing With My Chemical Romance’s Gerard Way

One of the biggest comics surprises of 2016 was the news that musician Gerard Way would be spearheading an imprint of new titles for DC Comics called Young Animal. This morning, Way talked a bit about the quirky ideas he wants to infuse into Young Animal. Way is no stranger to comics-making. As a younger…

Books & Comics Evan Narcisse Jul 22 '16

Luke Cage Kicks Major Ass in a New Trailer for Marvel’s Black Superhero Show

The Netflix corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be expanding uptown to Harlem when Luke Cage debuts on September 30. The cast and creators of the show say that the character’s race, his adopted neighborhood, and publishing history make Luke Cage a very different superhero adaptation. The producers and cast of Luke Cage were…

Television Evan Narcisse Jul 21 '16

There’s Going to Be a Statue Dedicated to Nightwing’s Sweet, Tight Ass

Dick Grayson’s rear end is finally getting the rock solid tribute it deserves. It’s an almost universally accepted notion that Dick Grayson is one of the sexiest superheroes around. In particular, Nightwing’s butt is the stuff of legend, in both the real world and in the fiction of the DC Universe. https://gizmodo.com/10-examples-of-how-it-looks-when-artists-sexualize-male-1628021803 There are Tumblrs…

io9 Evan Narcisse Jul 21 '16

Solarman Is a Sharp Update to a Lame Stan Lee Superhero

Despite spawning a hit TV show and appearances in DC Comics’ Teen Titans series, I have no idea when I’ll be getting a new Static series. Because the universe is cruel and uncaring, Milestone Media’s breakout character is in limbo until such time as he isn’t. Thankfully, a new series called Solarman exists to fill…

io9 Evan Narcisse Jul 19 '16

The New Batman Game Will Be About Finding Balance Between Bruce Wayne and The Dark Knight

The first episode of Telltale’s upcoming Batman game will hit on August 2nd. If the voice playing Bruce sounds familiar, that’s probably because you’ve heard Troy Baker in a million different video games and animated projects in the past few years. The rest of the cast includes Travis Willingham as Harvey Dent, Enn Reitel as…

io9 Evan Narcisse Jul 19 '16

Since Marvel Won’t Make an America Chavez Comic, Meet Image’s New Hero, America Vasquez

All-America Comix will be starring America Vasquez, a young Latina going on cosmic adventures while rocking clothing styles with patriotic, United States symbols. Yeah, that’s Vasquez, not Chavez. Guess Marvel has officially taken too long to make their America independent. Announced today via The Hollywood Reporter, All-America Comix is the result of a partnership between…

Books & Comics Evan Narcisse Jul 18 '16

Something Major Just Shook Up the Bat-Family

Gotham’s vigilantes really have their work cut out for them now. Bruce Wayne’s recent experiences with near-death, a freer life, and a bleak Bat-resurrection have changed him. He’s a teensy bit mellower now, as evidenced by his new formation of a team comprised of allies in the fight against crime in Gotham. The squad being…

io9 Evan Narcisse Jul 18 '16

The New Easy Rawlins Novel Takes a Hard Look at What Racism Does to Black Genius

I forgot what it was like to read Easy Rawlins books. It’s been years, at least four installments ago, since I visited this slice of South Central Los Angeles. There’s a throbbing of the brain and a quickening of the pulse that happens. It’s no use dodging the jabs of poetry on every page. You’re…

io9 Evan Narcisse Jul 15 '16

A New Look at The Making of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Star Wars Celebration 2016 is happening right now and new footage from this year’s next Star Wars movie was just shown. Director Gareth Edwards brought some of the cast and crew on stage with him to introduce a clip that showed droids, aliens and locations from the upcoming film. One quote from the clip that’s…

io9 Evan Narcisse Jul 15 '16

Power Man and Iron Fist Have the Right Idea About Marvel’s Civil War II

Marvel’s latest crossover has heroes fighting heroes again. When Luke Cage and Danny Rand talk through which side they’ll align with, the Heroes for Hire have the most sensible reaction I’ve read so far. The last time a Civil War broke out amongst Marvel’s world-saving community, Iron Fist and Power Man wound up siding with…

io9 Evan Narcisse Jul 14 '16

New Super-Man Is More Than an Official DC Comics Chinese Knockoff

Clark Kent is an aw-shucks Kansas farmboy who can juggle tanks but is modest and humble to a fault. Kenan Kong is no Clark Kent. He’s an asshat who steals his classmate’s lunch. Superman stands for Truth, Justice, and, in the old-school version of his motto, the American Way. But this newest Man of Steel…

io9 Evan Narcisse Jul 14 '16

The Tough Job of Giving Wonder Woman a New Origin Story

It’s often felt like DC Comics hasn’t known what to with Wonder Woman, imbuing her with sensibilities and backstories that clash with each other. The new comics featuring Princess Diana are attempting to mold her history into one cohesive whole. The Batman and Superman books have come out of the gate with strong, fast-paced starts.…

io9 Evan Narcisse Jul 13 '16

Marvel Is Killing Off One of Its Oldest Superheroes Today

Seriously, it’s a big one. Superhero deaths happen—and get reversed—so often that they’re not shocking anymore. The big death that happens today in Civil War #3 isn’t just major because of who passes away, but also for what it signifies about Marvel’s current stewardship of its characters. The build-up to Civil War #3—written by Brian…

Books & Comics Evan Narcisse Jul 13 '16

DC Comics’ Newest Version of Vigilante Isn’t Another White Person

Way back in 1941, the first Vigilante was Greg Sanders, a cowboy-themed crimefighter who was also on the Seven Soldiers of Victory. Then came New York City district attorney Adrian Chase, who embodied a more well-known, violent version of the identity in the 1980s, followed by a few other folks as time passed. The newest…

Books & Comics Evan Narcisse Jul 11 '16

Jessica Jones Returns With a New Comic Series This Fall

It’s been practically a given since the Netflix adaptation of her inaugural comic Alias debuted to massive fanfare last year but Marvel’s finally making an official announcement: prickly ex-superhero private eye Jessica Jones will be starring in her own comic book again. When I spoke to the character’s creator Brian Michael Bendis last month, he…

Books & Comics Evan Narcisse Jul 11 '16

This Is What It Sounds Like When Hulks Cry

Bruce Banner has a cold. Well, the flu, really. He gave it to himself, just to make sure he really can’t turn into the Hulk anymore. His snot is yellow, not green. A few weeks ago, readers witnessed a Hulk-free Banner struggling to figure out his own impulses and what a normal life could look…

io9 Evan Narcisse Jul 8 '16

What DC Is Doing Right With the New Versions of Superman and Batman

Two simple changes have made DC Comics’ relaunched Superman and Batman books much more enjoyable. The Man of Steel’s always been a character who punches things to save the world, but he’s also been an aspirational avatar of compassion and altruism. Before DC’s Rebirth initiative kicked off two months ago, Superman was in the middle…

io9 Evan Narcisse Jul 7 '16

Here’s What We Know About Riri Williams, the 15-Year-Old Black Girl Who’s Going to Be Iron Man

Yesterday, Marvel announced that Tony Stark would be walking away from his latest suit of power armor. His replacement is going to be Riri Williams, a genius MIT student who isn’t old enough to drink yet. (So no “Demon in a Bottle” storyline for her, I guess.) Riri Williams first appeared was in a subplot…

io9 Evan Narcisse Jul 7 '16

The New Flintstones Comic Has Hipster Cavemen and Postmodern Angst

Back in the day, I only liked two things about The Flintstones: the wacky animal-powered contraptions that emulated devices like record players and Bam-Bam’s super-strength. Some of the former shows up in DC Comics’ new reboot of the Hanna-Barbera classic, surrounded by updated existential weirdness. The whole deal with the Flintstones was that they were,…

io9 Evan Narcisse Jul 6 '16

A 15-Year-Old Black Girl Is Going to Replace Tony Stark As Iron Man

It looked like Riri Williams was going to be the next War Machine, taking the spot of the recently deceased James Rhodes. But it turns out that the subplot involving the teenage genius will be going somewhere else entirely. Marvel says that Riri will be wearing red-and-gold power armor soon and becoming an Iron Person.…

io9 Evan Narcisse Jul 6 '16

Evan Narcisse

Checking In on the Weirdo Superhero Comics DC Is Doing With My Chemical Romance’s Gerard Way

Luke Cage Kicks Major Ass in a New Trailer for Marvel’s Black Superhero Show

There’s Going to Be a Statue Dedicated to Nightwing’s Sweet, Tight Ass

Solarman Is a Sharp Update to a Lame Stan Lee Superhero

The New Batman Game Will Be About Finding Balance Between Bruce Wayne and The Dark Knight

Since Marvel Won’t Make an America Chavez Comic, Meet Image’s New Hero, America Vasquez

Something Major Just Shook Up the Bat-Family

The New Easy Rawlins Novel Takes a Hard Look at What Racism Does to Black Genius

A New Look at The Making of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Power Man and Iron Fist Have the Right Idea About Marvel’s Civil War II

New Super-Man Is More Than an Official DC Comics Chinese Knockoff

The Tough Job of Giving Wonder Woman a New Origin Story

Marvel Is Killing Off One of Its Oldest Superheroes Today

DC Comics’ Newest Version of Vigilante Isn’t Another White Person

Jessica Jones Returns With a New Comic Series This Fall

This Is What It Sounds Like When Hulks Cry

What DC Is Doing Right With the New Versions of Superman and Batman

Here’s What We Know About Riri Williams, the 15-Year-Old Black Girl Who’s Going to Be Iron Man

The New Flintstones Comic Has Hipster Cavemen and Postmodern Angst

A 15-Year-Old Black Girl Is Going to Replace Tony Stark As Iron Man

‘Marvel Rivals’ Wants You to Prepare for ‘Doomsday’ by Watching ‘Avengers’ Clips In-Game

An Untapped Energy Goldmine Is Buried Beneath the US—and No, It’s Not Oil

The ‘Delicious in Dungeon’ Art Book Is a Blissful Montage of ‘D&D’ Inspo

NETVUE by Birdfy Solar Smart Bird Feeder Gets Another Price Cut to Nearly 50% Off, With Live Stream and Color Night Vision

Dear TikTokers With Poor Decision-Making Skills, You Should Not Do the Palantir Speedrun Challenge

The Anti-Data Center Movement Notches a Huge Victory in Data Center Alley

Dreame’s New Phones Include Some of the Gaudiest, Most Interesting Phones I’ve Seen in Years

‘The Lost Boys’ Broadway Show Has a Game Changing End Credits Scene

If You Aren’t Watching ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ by Now, What Are You Even Doing?

Astronomer Finds a Shortcut to Mars by Following an Asteroid’s Journey Through Space

Steam Controller Review: Trackpads Change Everything for PC Gaming

Soundcore Space 2 Review: A Shockingly Stellar Value for Budget ANC Wireless Headphones

Anker’s UV Printer Can Handle Almost Anything… If You Know What You’re Doing

HP’s EliteBoard Keyboard-Computer Proves We Can Stick a PC in Anything

Sleep-Tracking Earbuds Didn’t Fix Me, but They Did Open My Eyes

I’ve Tested a Lot of Bad Smart Glasses and These Are the Worst Yet

Roborock’s Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Is the Ultimate Robot Mop—If You Don’t Have Corners or Walls

Alienware’s $350 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Nixes Everything for a Pretty Screen

Sony Inzone H6 Air Review: A Perfect Case for Open-Back Gaming Headsets

Anker’s EufyMake E1 Finally Brings Printers Out of the Dark Ages